MND INTELLIGENCE
Is the peso punching above its weight? The results of our...
The MND Peso Index™ suggests that the USD:MXN exchange rate in early August — compared against prices for goods in various Mexican cities and in Dallas, Texas — overvalued the Mexican peso by 2.4%.
MND Tutor | Guanajuato
Guanajuato is one of Mexico's most rewarding cities to visit, thanks to its historic architecture and vibrant drinking and dining scenes.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 8th
Foreign investment, food franchises and farm products. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Mexico and My Money: MND launches new series on personal finance
MND is launching Mexico and My Money, a weekly series on personal finance in Mexico — covering banking, currency exchange, investing and common mistakes for foreigners.
Mexico in Numbers: The peso’s wildest swings since 2000
From an all-time low of 8.94 to a record high of 25.12 pesos per dollar, see how Mexico's currency has swung in recent decades.
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ for June 2026: The president’s highest score to date
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 2nd
Carmakers, cyclists and the Central Intelligence Agency. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
MND Tutor | Isaac del Toro
Isaac del Toro finished third in the 2026 Tour de France bicycle race, the highest finish ever by a Mexican contestant.
Mexico in Numbers: Internet use hits record high, but rural gap persists
How connected is Mexico? Internet use in Mexico reached a record 86.1% in 2025 — but a stark urban-rural divide and state-by-state disparities remain.
The MND Economy Index™ for May 2026
The latest MND Economy Index™ score — based mainly on data for May 2026 — was 68.61, around one point higher than the previous month. Find out where Mexico's economy is improving.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: July 25th
Credit cards, Cyclospora infections and unique conservancy events. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
MND Tutor | Lechuga
Lechuga, or lettuce of the iceberg variety, has been in the news lately, for reasons we discuss in the latest version of MND Tutor.
Mexico in Numbers: All about Oxxo, Mexico’s convenience store giant
With 24,455 stores, 13 million daily customers and billions in quarterly revenue, Oxxo’s numbers reveal how deeply the convenience chain is embedded in Mexican life.
MND Tutor | Chipotle
Chipotle's expansion into Mexico sparks controversy, as critics question selling an "Americanized" version of Mexican food in its birthplace.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: July 18th
Soccer, species' rights and search and rescue operations. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Mexico in Numbers: How Mexico overtook Canada, Japan and China as top exporter to the US
This week's installment of Mexico in Numbers tracks how Mexico overtook Canada, Japan and China over three decades to become the top exporter to the US, reshaping North American trade.
